Land Speed Record - The Atkinson

Here are just a small selection of some of the images taken at the Land Sreed Record reenactment on Wednesday 16 March. Thanks to Paul Greenwood, Norwyn Photographics for these stunning shots of the Sunbeam Tiger on Ainsdale beach. Thanks to Aintree Circuit Club for organising the event on the beach

We have has so much press coverage, here are just a few snippets:

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27 October 2025

Winners Announced!

Inspirations: Poetry & Creative Writing Competition

24 October 2025

A crochet Spitfire has landed outside The Atkinson!

The tribute is dedicated to the Polish Airmen who flew from RAF Woodvale during World War II and marks 80 years since the end the war.

18 October 2025

Harry Fletcher: A Review of the 150th Anniversary Exhibition

Portrait painter and art lecturer, Harry Fletcher, shares his experience of the 150th Anniversary Exhibition.

18 October 2025

New Exhibition -
Linny Venables: Sweet Factory

A major new exhibition celebrating the rich, shared histories of sweet making, working-class food traditions, and seaside culture.

17 October 2025

October Half Term

Looking for a day out that’s packed with creativity, imagination, and fun for all ages this Half Term? The Atkinson is the place to be!

15 October 2025

Exhibition Postponed

Etching Between The Lines: Lucian Freud and the Art of Studio Prints

6 October 2025

Annabel Croft:
I was lucky enough to see my childhood dreams come true

Annabel Croft lifts the lid on new touring show ‘Annabel Croft: From Tennis Balls to Glitter Balls’.

17 September 2025

Pick of Edinburgh Fringe at The Atkinson

Couldn’t make it to Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year? Don’t worry we’re bringing the laughter to Southport.

10 September 2025

A Beast of a Panto Awaits as First Cast Members are Announced!

With Christmas on the horizon, The Atkinson in Southport is inviting families to step into a tale as old as time with this year’s spectacular pantomime Beauty and the Beast.

21 August 2025

Coastal Jam

Southport Set for Two-Day Music and Family Festival This September

18 August 2025

Join our team!

If you are interested in connecting communities, we want to hear from you.

15 August 2025

Commemorating VJ Day

A Japanese sword is part of our history collection.

23 July 2025

Discover Family Fun at The Atkinson - All Summer Long!

Your go-to destination for a creative, fun-filled family day out.

22 July 2025

Join our team:
Casual Customer Assistant

Do you have a passion for customer service?

12 July 2025

Winners announced!

Sefton Young Artist of the Year 2025

8 July 2025

Join our team:
Marketing Assistant

Do you have experience creating high-quality, distinctive, and engaging marketing campaigns?

4 July 2025

2025 Christmas Panto:
Beauty & the Beast

Be Our Guest This Christmas in Southport!

23 June 2025

Review: Just Between Ourselves

Playing at The Atkinson last week, Just Between Ourselves is an Alan Ayckbourn comedy-drama.

21 June 2025

Inspirations: Poetry & Creative Writing Competition

Respond to artworks in our 150th Anniversary Exhibition and win prizes donated by the Arts Society Southport.

21 June 2025

Summer Exhibition Launch

Travel to Middle-earth, be inspired by ice cream and go back in time to the 19th century!